Guzzlord
PvE Analysis
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Guzzlord falls behind on offense for the most part, though it's better as a Dark Type.
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Best PvE Offensive Moveset
AAAAAHHHHH + AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH | Best |
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- Snarl and Brutal Swing work together to make Guzzlord's best offensive set.
- Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw are usable, but they definitely fall behind other Dragons by a large margin.
- Crunch and Sludge Bomb are inferior.
PvP Analysis
Dragon Tail + Brutal Swing or Sludge Bomb |
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Amazing Fast Move? Check. Strong and low-energy STAB Charged Moves? Double check. Ladies and gentlemen, we've got a spammy little monster here!
Guzzlord's entire schtick here is the ability to come in and quickly generate energy with Dragon Tail, then spam the heck out of Brutal Swing, granting it great neutral coverage and solid damage output despite its low Attack stat. Its one issue is the fact that it's hard-walled by Fairy Types, which will be able to farm it down very quickly with Charm or Fairy Wind alone, so it's also worth considering Sludge Bomb for coverage. However, it's generally best to pair it with Brutal Swing, as pairing it with Dragon Claw leaves Guzzlord hard-walled by Steel Types instead.
Great League | 4.5 / 5 | |
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Guzzlord has some strong niches in the Great League. It sets itself apart from other Dragon-types through its Dark typing, which it can make great use of both offensively and defensively. It's adept at handling opposing Dark- and Ghost-type Pokemon such as Mandibuzz, Drapion, or Sableye. Statwise, its titanic HP makes it genuinely bulky despite its double-digit Defense stat, and its moveset is very spammy and strong with great neutral coverage. This, when combined with its numerous resistances, makes it a very threatening Pokemon to face down when it's able to go on a rampage.   However, Guzzlord also has to be extremely careful and requires good team support, as leaving it trapped against anything packing Charm is basically a death sentence. You've got to play carefully with Guzzlord, but it can definitely pay off if you can manage your opponent's would-be counters well. | ||
Ultra League | 4.5 / 5 | |
Ultra League Guzzlord once again makes great use of its resistances here, acting as a roadblock to various meta threats such as Giratina, Trevenant, Talonflame, Drapion, and Galarian Moltres. Its good bulk, spammy moveset, and wide coverage allows it to act as an incredible generalist and tank. That said, its weaknesses are still glaring, and it should not be thrown into battle carelessly. Guzzlord also does have to deal with a few extra threats that are not present in the Great League, namely Cobalion and Virizion. Cobalion is especially deadly as it resists every move that Guzzlord can muster. | ||
Master League | 1.5 / 5 | |
Unfortunately, Guzzlord's stats aren't quite up to par for this league. Not to mention the plethora of stronger Dark- and Dragon-type options |